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Triple E Recreational Vehicles - Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Official notice
1 Aug 2013
Last checked
1 Aug 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Triple E Recreational Vehicles - Unexpected unfurling of the awning. If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. Published 2013-08-01.
What to do now
Triple e will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with one of a different design. The recall began on august 15, 2013. Owners may contact triple e at 1-877-992-9906 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Units affected
5
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2013-08-01
The hazard
The hazard
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
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Brand: Triple E Recreational Vehicles. Contact: Triple E Recreational Vehicles.
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